Statue of ancestor known as Guardian of sources in hardwood and pigments - Work from Western Nepal

Ancestor statue known as guardian of springs in hard wood and white pigments work from western nepal early 20th century these guardians, in or on houses, at the entrance to bridges or next to water points, are intended to repel demons or evil spirits. Height: 42cm condition: see photos bibliography: primitive statuary of western nepal. The primitive statuary of western nepal cortes j.-l. / brezillon j.-c. (exhibition cat. Hôtel d’ecquevilly, paris: 2011) 427 p., 288 ill. Color, 2 cards.